Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 vs Perry High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8
Lima · Public elementary · Grades K–8
172 students
Perry High School
Lima · Public high · Grades 7–12
296 students
| Measure | Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 Lima, Ohio | Perry High School Lima, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 1,713 | #480 of 802 |
| National rank | #2407 of 50,301 | #7380 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 172 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 8.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 42% |
| city | Lima | Lima |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 53.8).
- •Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 does better on math proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 16.4).
- •Perry High School is the larger school with 296 students compared with 172.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 better than Perry High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 ranks higher (85.1 vs 53.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 and Perry High School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Lima and Lima in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8: 172. Perry High School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 and Perry High School rank in Ohio?
Lima South Science-Technology Magnet K-8 is 114th of 1,713 and Perry High School is 480th of 802 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).